University fees in Wales in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 8 institutions in Wales that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Wales
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Wales is 15,750 GBP per year, for the 8 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 13,000 GBP per year, with a maximum observed of 20,000 GBP per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 8 universities
From
13,000
GBP
Average
15,750
GBP
Up to
20,000
GBP
Master's degree
Based on 8 universities
From
15,000
GBP
Average
17,250
GBP
Up to
22,000
GBP
Doctorate
Based on 6 universities
From
15,000
GBP
Average
18,333
GBP
Up to
21,000
GBP
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Wales
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Wales?
A bachelor's degree in Wales costs between 13,000 and 20,000 GBP per year, with an average of 15,750 GBP, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Wales?
Public/private data is not fully available.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Wales?
For a master's, fees range from 15,000 to 22,000 GBP per year. A doctorate costs between 15,000 and 21,000 GBP per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 8 universities in Wales that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 8 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Wrexham University
University of South Wales
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bangor University
Aberystwyth University
Swansea University